Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled due to severe weather

Tuesday 19 August 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 19 Aug 2025, 10:56am

In this story Interislander, Bluebridge

Both Bluebridge and Interislander have cancelled Cook Strait ferry sailings due to a strong southerly weather system causing large swells. Snowfall warnings have also been issued for roads across the North and South islands. Bluebridge has notified affected customers via email and text.

How they headlined it

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1. Otago Daily TimesTue 19 Aug 2025, 10:39am

   Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled as wild weather hits (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 19 Aug 2025, 10:55am

   Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled, road snowfall warnings as winter weather plays havoc (opens in new tab)

3. The Press via RNZTue 19 Aug 2025, 10:56am

   Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled, road snowfall warnings (opens in new tab)

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